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Quick install

Get started with Drift CLI in seconds using the installation script: 
curl -fsSL https://godrift.ai/install | bash
That’s it! Once installed, simply run drift to start.

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System requirements

Before installing Drift CLI, ensure your system meets these requirements:
  • Operating system: Ubuntu 20.04+ (Debian-based distributions)
  • ROS: ROS2 (Humble, Foxy, or later recommended)
  • Gazebo: Gazebo Sim (Harmonic)
  • Architecture: x86_64 (amd64)
Support for older versions of ROS and Gazebo is in development.

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Manual installation

If you prefer to install manually using the .deb package:
1

Download the package

Download the latest .deb package from the releases page.Current version: 1.0.12Direct download: drift-cli_1.0.12_amd64.deb
2

Install with dpkg

Install the package using dpkg:
sudo dpkg -i drift-cli_*.*.*_amd64.deb
3

Run Drift

Start Drift CLI:
drift

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Verification steps

After installation, verify that Drift CLI is working correctly: 
# Check if drift is installed
which drift

# View help information
drift --help

# Launch Drift CLI
drift
Once inside Drift, you can check your version: 
drift> /version
You should see output showing version 1.0.12 or later.

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Common installation issues

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Command not found: drift

If you see “Command not found: drift” after installation, try restarting your terminal or running: 
source ~/.bashrc  # or ~/.zshrc if you use zsh

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Permission denied errors

Ensure you have proper permissions. The installer may need sudo access: 
sudo curl -fsSL https://godrift.ai/install | bash

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Update fails

If the automatic update process fails, manually download and install the latest .deb package from the releases page.

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Updating Drift CLI

Drift CLI includes automatic update detection. When a new version is available, you’ll see a notification on startup: 
ℹ️  A new version (1.1.0) is available. Type /update to install.
Simply run the update command: 
drift> /update
Check the releases page to see what’s new in each version.

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